The House of Representatives reconvenes after a week-long recess. Members of Parliament must vote on the 270 million euros that the outgoing cabinet wants to allocate to shipbuilder Damen Naval.
Members of Parliament are called upon to vote on additional amendments to the budgets of the Ministries of Defence and Economic Affairs. This is stated in the agenda sent on Wednesday.
The outgoing cabinet wants to provide a bridging loan to an unnamed company. Insiders confirm to news agency ANP that it concerns shipbuilder Damen Naval.
The cabinet has confidentially informed the House of Representatives about the support operation, which would involve an amount of 270 million euros. There have long been concerns in the House about the future of the company, which has run into problems due to delays in the delivery of frigates for the German navy.
It is important for Defence to keep Damen Naval afloat. The Dutch navy also has a number of large orders with the company.